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Drawn from his Arhoolie recordings (there is also a live recording from the soundtrack of the Chulas Fronteras documentary), this is a satisfactory 16-track compilation with tracks spanning the '50s to the '80s, although, unfortunately, exact dates are not given in the liner notes. The different sources for the material allow for a greater range of sounds than is frequently heard on conjunto records. Although Flaco sings throughout, he also duets with Fred Ojeda, Toby Torres and Henry Zimmerle. Purists may frown on the inclusion of an instrumental, "Poquita Fe," with slide guitar by high-profile guest Ry Cooder, but frankly, for those who don't specialize in conjunto, it makes for a nice change of pace. Another Anglo, Peter Rowan, takes a guest vocal on his composition, "The Free Mexican Airforce."
© Richie Unterberger /TiVo
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Unknown, Composer - Flaco Jimenez, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Flaco Jimenez, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Flaco Jimenez, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Flaco Jimenez, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Flaco Jimenez, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Flaco Jimenez, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Flaco Jimenez, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Flaco Jimenez, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Flaco Jimenez, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Flaco Jimenez, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Flaco Jimenez, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Flaco Jimenez, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Flaco Jimenez, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Flaco Jimenez, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Flaco Jimenez, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Flaco Jimenez, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Album review
Drawn from his Arhoolie recordings (there is also a live recording from the soundtrack of the Chulas Fronteras documentary), this is a satisfactory 16-track compilation with tracks spanning the '50s to the '80s, although, unfortunately, exact dates are not given in the liner notes. The different sources for the material allow for a greater range of sounds than is frequently heard on conjunto records. Although Flaco sings throughout, he also duets with Fred Ojeda, Toby Torres and Henry Zimmerle. Purists may frown on the inclusion of an instrumental, "Poquita Fe," with slide guitar by high-profile guest Ry Cooder, but frankly, for those who don't specialize in conjunto, it makes for a nice change of pace. Another Anglo, Peter Rowan, takes a guest vocal on his composition, "The Free Mexican Airforce."
© Richie Unterberger /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 16 track(s)
- Total length: 00:50:11
- Main artists: Flaco Jimenez
- Composer: Unknown
- Label: Arhoolie Records
- Genre: Latin
(C) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1999 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
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